160 Bible Verses about Speaking
Want to know what the Bible says about Speaking? Here are 160 Bible verses about Speaking from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
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Proverbs 15:26 NIV
The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but gracious words are pure in his sight.
but gracious words are pure in his sight.
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Proverbs 18:6 NIV
The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.
and their mouths invite a beating.
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Ephesians 4:31 NIV
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
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Ecclesiastes 3:7 NIV
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
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1 Peter 3:15 NIV
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
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Proverbs 14:3 NIV
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Proverbs 15:2 NIV
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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Proverbs 10:32 NIV
The lips of the righteous know what finds favor,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
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Proverbs 15:7 NIV
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
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Proverbs 12:23 NIV
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
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